James 2:9

Verse 9 But if ye have respect of persons.

If, in disregard of the royal law, you continue to have respect of persons, and thus remain partial, you commit sin; you are convicted by the law as transgressors. "Convicted" in Revised Version is clearer. "Convinced" of the Common Version leaves the sense somewhat obscure. Convicted as transgressors because you have violated the royal law. Convicted the same as you would be of the violation of any law, the provisions of which are by you disregarded. Plainly your guilt is established, is proven. The word "convinced" would not convey this thought.